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Find a cheap Aircon Regas or Recharge for your Audi in Workington with Who Can Fix My Car.

For car Air Conditioning to operate effectively, a regular Regas is essential. That's where we come in: get quotes from local garages, mobile mechanics and Aircon Regas pro's and compare reviews before choosing. We also offer car servicing.

"Welcome to West coast cars, this family company is dedicated to supplying customers with the quality and service very few companies can match. Here we can offer you a professional service unlike any other in Cumbria or even the UK. We are the first independant dealership in the UK to have all sales staff trained to NVQ level 2 in Vehicle Sales and Customer Service and the only retailer, both independant and franchise, in Cumbria with this qualification. Here at West Coast Cars we don't just specialise in selling cars, we also have a fully equipped workshop available for anything a car needs, including: Servicing MOTs Repairs Diagnostics-our technician is trained in both Snap-On and Cambus sytems meaning we have the ability to read fault codes on the majority of vehicles"

"McKenzie Travel Ltd is a family run business established in 1994, we began as a minibus company with wheelchair accessible vehicles. When we outgrew our garage and had to move to larger premises, we decided to open an MOT centre with garage services running alongside the bus company. We are now the only MOT Centre in West Cumbria to be able to MOT motorcycles, 3 wheelers, light goods vans, minibuses (up to 16 seats) and motor homes. We also carry out servicing and repairs to all makes of vehicle, supply and fit tyres and exhaust systems."

How does car Air Conditioning work?

Your air conditioning works in a similar way to your fridge. It uses 'refrigerant', which changes from a liquid to a gas at a relatively low temperature, in a series of coils. When it does, it absorbs heat. An air-conditioner blows air past these coils, cooling the air as it passes. Afterwards, this gas is converted back to a liquid, creating heat, but this heat is blown outside, rather than into, your car.

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What is an Air-Con 'Regas'?

An air-con 'regas' or 'recharge' involves removing all refrigerants from your air-conditioning system and replacing with the precise quantity of fresh refridgerant. It is required if your air-con is no longer blowing as cold as it should, or isn't clearing up fogged windows.

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How much does Air-Con 'Regassing' cost?

A regas typically costs from £40 upwards, but almost always under £100.

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How can I prolong the life of my Air Conditioning?

Use it! Make sure to switch on your air-con every few weeks in the winter/spring and let it run until the air is blowing really cold. This will mean it is more reliable in the summer.

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Can I regas Air-Conditioning myself?

Air-Con Regas 'kits' are available to inject fresh refrigerant into your system. However, they won't remove old refrigerant, impurities, moisture etc, nor will they check for leaks. Given the low cost of a professional re-gas, we would always recommend it.

Why do you need an Aircon Regas?

The majority of modern cars have air conditioning fitted as standard as it is vital for making the ride in a car comfortable for passengers.

An air conditioning system works by using refrigerant gas to push air through several components in the aircon system and then into your car.

Whether its freezing cold or boiling hot, it’s your air conditioning which makes driving in such conditions bearable, so it’s important to look after the system!

Surprisingly, over 10% of air-con gas escapes through the system each year. This means that the power of the system drops significantly over time. However, your air conditioning will not be checked during an MOT or service which is why it’s important that you make an effort to have it checked specifically.

Car manufacturers recommend that cars should have their air con recharged (Regassed) every two years.

Even if your car is new it should be something that you have checked as your cars performance could be significantly affected.

This is because the engine will have to work harder to produce cold air if there is an issue with the air conditioning meaning more fuel will be required to make the system work.

If the system has not been recharged in two years, the drop in engine performance will be noticeable.

As soon as you realise a drop in the power of your air con you should take the vehicle in for repair. If there is an unpleasant smell being emitted, this is another sign that the air con needs looking at.

What happens during an Aircon Regas?

The job of recharging air conditioning is not complex and will not take long.

The mechanic will carry out a leaks check on the air con system before the repair work, to ensure the job can be carried out without causing damage to the car.

As soon as this is complete, the technician will be able to recharge the system.

The mechanic carrying out the work will first remove old refrigerant from your car as well as the current gas and lubricant.

They will then replace it with new gas and lubricants.

The job will also typically include an entire system clean out which is carried out to remove any bacterial build up.

This is often the reason for a strange or unpleasant smell being emitted from the air conditioning which is why it is important to have this job completed every two years.

The whole process should take around 45 minutes as there are no new parts required for install.

The air conditioning in your car should be noticeably improved after a regas if you haven’t had one for over two years.

If you want to ensure your air conditioning stays in tip top condition, make sure to use it regularly as this the compressor will stay lubricated.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy, which is why we simplified the process.

We work with a network of over 10,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive air conditioning regas deals for you.

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You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best deal in your area, before booking aircon regas online.